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HomeMaineBarron Center

Barron Center

1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 041022075416548
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
219
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,278

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 219 certified beds with an average of 114 residents per day (52% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Aug 21, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $8,278 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 5.19 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 97.2% (high)

Barron Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Portland, Maine with 219 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored above average compared to Maine facilities.

Beds
219
Avg Residents/Day
114
Ownership
Government - City
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cumberland
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
48.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 9, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,278
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 14, 2025
$8,278

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.54 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.30 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.19 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.43 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
97.2%
RN Turnover
93.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - City
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CITY OF PORTLANDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 2, 2021
WEST, DANIELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 2, 2021
GAGNON, REBECCAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 6, 2020
LOGUE, JERALYNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 16, 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Barron Center?▾
Barron Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Barron Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Barron Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 21, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $8,278 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Barron Center?▾
Barron Center provides 5.19 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours, 0.34 LPN hours, and 3.54 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 97.2%.
How many beds does Barron Center have?▾
Barron Center has 219 certified beds with an average of 114 residents per day, resulting in approximately 52% occupancy. The facility is Government - City owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Barron Center?▾
Yes, there are 3 other nursing homes in Portland, Maine with an average rating of 3.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Portland nursing homes page.